"An independent coffee house on a quieter stretch near the town centre, with a plant shop sharing the floor. The owner did the reading on coffee before opening, and the regulars have worked that out."
35 St George's Pl, Cheltenham GL50 3LA, UK
Clarence Street corner bar with Elsewhere Roastery in the grinder, DEYA on tap, and 60s furniture that fully commits to the French-bistro bit. The flat white is the one to order.
Three named single origins running across espresso and pour-over simultaneously. The La Marzocco and Mahlkoenig setup is the proof.
Guest espresso rotates on single origins and gets described in flavour terms. The house blend gets the same attention from baristas who weigh their shots.